Compassionate Health Care Aide — Meaningful Senior Care

AgeCare Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay & benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare Ltd. is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our care team in Alberta. The role focuses on delivering safe, compassionate resident care under a Staff Nurse, following care plans and using appropriate equipment to support daily living activities.

Ideal candidates will have one year of continuing care experience, English fluency, and a PCA/HCA certificate with active CLHA registration. Great pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in continuing care or related environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
• Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).

Responsibilities

• Bath, shower, and wash residents according to the NCP to promote resident personal comfort and well-being.
• Transfer/assist with resident transfers in and out of bed, to and from wheelchair, commode, or toilet using appropriate equipment and PPE.
• Feed/assist with feeding residents during meals and nourishment/snack times.
• Refer to care plan for appropriate diet to each resident.
• Provide routine treatments under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Assist residents to travel about the facility.
• Assist residents to and from the Dining Room for meals.
• Move residents using aids and positioning chairs as needed.
• Assist residents to and from the Beauty Parlor, physiotherapy, and recreation activities.
• Accompany residents to social and therapy functions inside our facility.

Job description

AgeCare Ltd. is seeking a Health Care Aide to join our care team in Alberta. The role focuses on delivering safe, compassionate resident care under a Staff Nurse, following care plans and using appropriate equipment to support daily living activities.

Ideal candidates will have one year of continuing care experience, English fluency, and a PCA/HCA certificate with active CLHA registration. Great pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth are offered.